FRNCH 14 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Toque, Millau, Open Sandwich
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Burned read and other foods rationed cause ww2. 1943 - food rationing marked a life expectancy decreased by 8 years: agricultural products decreased 40% First to german soldiers, then german citizens, then french o. Paul bocuse: new cuisine style: la nouvelle cuisine. French ingredients purchased at open air markets by chefs themselves. Focus on presentation and enjoyment of food, lighter sauce o. 2 journalists two food critics that like this cuisine style (gault & millau: has 13 universities worldwide. Ranking by 20 point scale, now on a toque system (hat the chefs wear: michelin guide: enemy/competing guide o. Rules: fresh, quality products, lighten up your menu, eliminate heavy/rich sauces, will be inventive. Government intervention: aoc: appellation d"origine controlee. Region in which something must be produced, and size can vary. Can"t have champagne style wine cause if it comes from a specific area, it must be that product, and can"t be changed.
